WalletConnect

WalletConnect is an open-source communications protocol and infrastructure provider that enables secure connections between cryptocurrency wallets and decentralized applications (dApps). Founded in 2018 by Pedro Gomes, the project originated as a bridge standard for Web3 and has since grown into a broader network powering wallet-to-app connectivity across the blockchain ecosystem.

The protocol uses encrypted relay connections, initiated via QR code or deep link, so that wallets can interact with dApps without exposing private keys. The WalletConnect Network is maintained by over 20 node operators and supports more than 700 wallets and 80,000 integrated applications, with a recorded 380 million-plus total connections and over 54 million unique active wallets. A native token, WCT, governs the network through staking, fee distribution, and on-chain governance.

Beyond the connectivity protocol, WalletConnect Inc. operates WalletConnect Pay, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment solution for merchants, point-of-sale terminals, and e-commerce integrations. The network supports all major blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Arbitrum.